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INSPECTION OF FACTORIES
The number of factories in the Borough is 703 and these
have been subject to inspection by the Public Health Inspectors
to ascertain that the provisions of the Factories Act, 1937, and
regulations as to sanitary accommodation are complied with.
The usual work of inspection of factory canteens has been maintained,
and advice given as necessary as to fitness or otherwise of
food for human consumption.
The home addresses of 61 outworkers engaged in work at home
for Factories within and outside the Borough, have been visited to
ascertain hygienic conditions and freedom from infectious disease.